Obituaries

Sandra "Sandy" Edwards

Sandra "Sandy" Edwards

Feb 8, 2018

Sandra “Sandy” Edwards, 66, of Fergus Falls, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Sandy was born in Minot, ND on March 24, 1951 to Arthur and Lois (Sande) Misemer. She was baptized in the Methodist Church and continued her spiritual growth by attending Sunday school, later...

LeRoy Peterson

LeRoy Peterson

Feb 8, 2018

LeRoy Peterson, 81, of rural Underwood, died Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls after a brief illness. His tired farmer’s lungs couldn't shake the impact of pneumonia. He died peacefully, with his family at his side. He was born June 28, 1936 in Minneapolis, the son of Lauritz and Nora (Klaksvik) Peterson. His father, Lauritz...

Geneva M Drechsel

Geneva M Drechsel

Feb 7, 2018

Geneva M. Drechsel, 77, a resident of Erhard, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at her home under the care of her family and LB Hospice. She was born on November 15, 1940, in St. Olaf Township, the daughter of Herben and Ruth (Thompson) Sumstad. Geneva was baptized on April 22, 1941, in Dalton, and confirmed on May 8, 1955,...

Paul Jule Beithon

Paul Jule Beithon

Feb 7, 2018

Paul Jule Beithon, 89, a resident of Fergus Falls, MN, (formerly Wahpeton, ND) passed away peacefully on February 7, 2018 at Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls surrounded by his family. Paul was born June14, 1928, in Hankinson, ND, to Elmer & Ruby (Jensen) Beithon, 2nd of 5 children. Paul was raised in Hankinson and graduated valedictorian at age 16 in...

Mark Ringquist

Mark Ringquist

Feb 7, 2018

Marcus “Mark” John Ringquist, 58, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at his home, under the loving care of his wife, and the compassionate care of LB Hospice. He was born on November 4, 1959, to Rodney Dale and Margaret Ilene (Marty) Ringquist. Mark grew up and attended school in Fergus Falls. He attended St. Elizabeth...

John Donald Aune

John Donald Aune

Feb 6, 2018

John Donald Aune, 95, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. He was born on January 16, 1923, on the family farm in rural Underwood, to John and Inga (Aune) Aune. John grew up on the farm, and in 1945, he joined the United States Army and was trained as...

Angeline Marie Ralston

Angeline Marie Ralston

Feb 4, 2018

Angeline “Angie” Marie Ralston, 81, a resident of Moorhead, MN, passed away in the care of family and friends at the Pioneer Care Center in Fergus Falls, MN, on Sunday, February 4th, 2018. She was born on July 18, 1936, in Edgar, WI, to Joseph and Rosaline (Kosner) Dvorak. Angie grew up in Edgar, and as the youngest child and...

Korey Jon Salwei

Korey Jon Salwei

Feb 3, 2018

Korey Jon Salwei, 57, a resident of Dilworth (formerly of Fergus Falls), died Saturday, February 3, 2018. He was born on July 4, 1960, in Cavalier, North Dakota, to Aloysius “Al” and Arliss (Stubson) Salwei. Korey graduated from Fergus Falls Senior High School in 1978. On March 13, 1991, Korey married Kim Frees in Sisseton, SD. They were blessed with...

Richard Stanton Whipple

Richard Stanton Whipple

Jan 31, 2018

Richard Stanton Whipple, 60, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Arrangements are pending with Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.OlsonFuneralHome.com

Lovell N. Dahl

Lovell N. Dahl

Jan 30, 2018

Lovell Noreen Dahl, 80, a resident of Pelican Rapids, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Pelican Valley Health Care in Pelican Rapids. She was born on June 1, 1937, in Columbia, S.D., to Carl Norwood and Loree Theda Marie (Hammond) Hanson. Lovell graduated from Redfield High School in South Dakota in 1955, and she always spoke of how proud she...

Renee Katherine Ornelas

Renee Katherine Ornelas

Jan 30, 2018

Renee Katherine Ornelas, 67, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls. Arrangements are pending with the Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.OlsonFuneralHome.com

Sidney Dale Hanson

Sidney Dale Hanson

Jan 30, 2018

Sidney Dale Hanson, 72, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at his home. He was born on July 6, 1945, in Esmond, ND, to Selmer and Marcyle (Stevens) Hanson. As a small boy, the family moved to Fergus Falls where Sidney attended school. In 1965, Sidney joined the United States Air Force, and served in Vietnam....

Harry Opp

Harry Opp

Jan 29, 2018

Harry Opp, age 76, a resident of Underwood, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018, at his home. He was born to Jacob and Frieda Opp on September 20, 1941, in Eureka, SD, where he spent his boyhood. On February 1, 1964, Harry married Carol Gukeisen in Sioux Falls, SD. Harry enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1966 and was...

Teresa Ann Martin

Teresa Ann Martin

Jan 28, 2018

Teresa Ann Martin, 62, a resident of Rothsay, died Sunday, January 28, 2018. Assistance was provided by the Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls.

Harold Allen Jorgenson

Harold Allen Jorgenson

Jan 27, 2018

Harold Allen Jorgenson, 83, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, January 27, 2018, at PioneerCare Homestead Cottage in Fergus Falls. He was born on August 26, 1934, on the farm near Mentor, Minnesota, the son of Harlow and Esther (Larson) Jorgenson. Harold grew up in the Mentor area graduating from high school there. After high school, Harold began working...

Judith Mary Schriver

Judith Mary Schriver

Jan 26, 2018

Judith “Judi” Mary Schriver, 71, died unexpectedly at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ on January 26, 2018. Judi was born on April 9, 1946, in Fergus Falls, MN, to Walter and Agnes (Vos) Schriver. She attended schools in Fergus Falls and graduated from Fergus Falls High School. Judi attended Fergus Falls Junior College and then went to the...

Orval Don Brenaman

Orval Don Brenaman

Jan 25, 2018

Orval Don Brenaman, 89, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls, MN. On June 15, 1928, in Omaha, NE, Dr. Azalea Smith went to the home of Harold and Marie (Rouse) Brenaman and delivered their baby boy. They named him Orval Don. An eighth-grade graduate, he attended Benson West grade school,...

Elaine Beverly Dybdal

Elaine Beverly Dybdal

Jan 24, 2018

Elaine Beverly (Thunselle) Dybdal, 81, went to be with her Lord on January 24, 2018, surrounded by her family. She passed away at Aurora Senior Living, Edina, MN. Elaine had recently moved from the Fergus Falls/Dalton/Wendell area. She was born on November 19, 1936, in Fergus Falls, the daughter of Edwin and Juliet (Lillemoen) Thunselle. Elaine attended Ten Mile Lake...

Charlotte LeVon Moen

Charlotte LeVon Moen

Jan 24, 2018

Charlotte LeVon Moen, 87, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Pioneer Cottages in Fergus Falls. She was born on December 29, 1930, in Trondhjem Township of rural Rothsay, to John H. and Clara (Hovland) Moen. Charlotte attended grade school in District 89 of Rothsay, and then graduated from Hillcrest Academy in Fergus Falls in 1949....

Lyla G. Williamschen

Lyla G. Williamschen

Jan 22, 2018

Lyla G. Williamschen, 75, a resident of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 22, 2018, at Lake Region Healthcare. She was born on January 21, 1943, in Pelican Rapids to Bernoff and Myrtle (Huseby) Johnson. Lyla attended rural country school and high school in Pelican Rapids. After graduation, Lyla moved to Minneapolis. On...

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